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Four New Medication Detection Times Announced by BHA

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced in late 2011 four new detection times for commonly used veterinary medicines: the sedative acepromazine, the sedative /analgesic combination detomidine/butorphanol, the anti-inflammatory treatment prednisolone, and the airway treatment salmeterol. Detection times are the intervals between the time of the last drug administration and the time at which urine (and blood) concentrations are below the laboratory

Flat jockey Hayley Turner in no rush after injury

Britain's leading female flat jockey Hayley Turner is thrilled to be back in action after nearly four months out with a broken ankle. The Nottinghamshire jockey returned to the fray at Kempton on Tuesday but had a blank afternoon. Turner said: "It's good to be back and I just need to work harder to get a little bit stronger.

"I have a couple of screws in my ankle but it felt fine and I just want to put my head down. I'm not setting targets."

Cheltenham Town decide against racecourse move

Cheltenham have shelved plans to relocate their ground to the town's racecourse at Prestbury Park. The League Two outfit, who are based at Whaddon Road, have been in discussions with racecourse owners about a joint venture since 2008. But both parties have decided the move is not currently possible because of "general economic uncertainty". Robins chairman Paul Baker said: "It is disappointing that the costs of the move are prohibitive." He continued: "It

Kauto Star and Long Run set for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star and Long Run are set for a mouth-watering clash in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. The 11-year-old Kauto Star is aiming to win a record fifth title after he and stablemate Master Minded were confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls on Tuesday. Kauto defied the critics by beating champion Long Run to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock on 19 November. But Long Run's owner Robert Waley-Cohen said: "I think he's back. We are the reignin

Kauto Star and Master Minded hard to split, says owner Clive Smith

Owner Clive Smith says it is impossible to know which of stablemates Kauto Star and Master Minded is the best ahead of the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. The pair clash for the first time when they face champion Long Run at Kempton. Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star seeks a record fifth King George win, while former two-mile champion chaser Master Minded runs over three miles for the first time. "They're both well, but I have no idea who wil

Wayne Rooney buys horse to be trained at Michael Owen`s yard

Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney has bought a yearling which is set to go into training with Tom Dascombe. Dascombe's yard, which houses almost 100 horses, was purchased by Rooney's United team-mate Michael Owen in 2007. Rooney paid a recent visit to the Manor House Stables in Cheshire and was so impressed he decided to buy the as-yet unnamed horse. Dascombe enjoyed success this year with stable star Brown Panther. If it's the next Br

Sports Personality: Bob Champion wins BBC`s Helen Rollason award

Thirty years on from his fairytale Grand National success with Aldaniti, former jockey Bob Champion admits he feels lucky to be alive today, let alone be honoured for his charity work. Champion fought cancer to win the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree on his injury-plagued mount in 1981, and has been a tireless fundraiser ever since. He will be given the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 2011 BBC S

Big Buck`s seeks 14th straight win in Ascot`s Long Walk Hurdle

Brilliant stayer Big Buck's will face six rivals as he bids to stretch his unbeaten run over hurdles to 14 in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old has won the last two renewals of the race, but they have both been run at Newbury. Victory at Ascot would see Big Buck's beat dual champion hurdler Bula's winning run of the 1960s. He would also close on Sir Ken's record of 16 straight hurdles wins in the 1950s and pass £1m in car

Four jockeys banned for corruption by BHA

Jockeys Paul Doe and Greg Fairley have been banned from racing for 12 years for "not riding a horse to its merits" after an investigation into corruption. Two other jockeys are among 11 people barred from the sport following a British Horseracing Authority probe. Kirsty Milczarek has been banned for two years, while Jimmy Quinn has received a six-month punishment. Owners Maurice "Fred" Sines and James Crickmore have been banned for 14 years for betting on

Kauto Star ready for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star will aim to win a record fifth King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, after his entry was confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls. Nicholls said: "I've had a chat with Clive [owner Clive Smith] and we're going to run Kauto and Master Minded." The 11-year-old defied the critics by beating Long Run to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock three weeks ago. Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen has avoided a ban that would have stopped him from riding

Model Rule on Salix Administration Adopted

The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Model Rules Committee has adopted protocol that prohibits private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) on race day. The RCI committee, which met Dec. 8 in Tucson, Ariz., also adopted a model rule urging all racing officials to report "any perceived issues" with a horse that could impact the running of a race. The model rule on the tightening of the administration of furosemide has

Veteran horse The Tatling wins race on 176th and final appearance

The Tatling won the King's Stand Stakes at Ascot way back in 2004 - Veteran horse The Tatling produced a fairytale ending in his 176th and final racecourse appearance by claiming victory at Wolverhampton. The 14-year-old was priced at 16-1 but won the handicap - the 18th of his career - by a short head. Trainer Milton Bradley said: "I know it was only a small race, but what a wonderful story. The horse is still a star in our eyes. Continue reading the ma

Robert Thornton breaks arm in fall at Hereford

Robert Thornton has broken his arm in a fall at Hereford and is likely to miss the busy Christmas period. The rider, 33, fell while riding Richard Lee-trained Western Whisky at the seventh fence in the totetrifecta Handicap Chase, bringing down Maraafeq in the process.

Maraafeq's rider Harry Challoner was unhurt, but clerk of the course Keith Ottesen confirmed Thornton's injury.

He was top jockey at the 2007 Cheltenham Festival, when

Cheltenham treble for Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson

Jockey Barry Geraghty and trainer Nicky Henderson combined for a big-race treble on the second day of the International meeting at Cheltenham. Geraghty first guided the impressive Quantitativeeasing (6-1) to victory in the December Gold Cup He then rode the 5-2 joint-favourite Grandouet to success in the International Hurdle. The pair completed a 34-1 three-timer when the 4-9 favourite Oscar Whisky won the Relkeel Hurdle. It was a perfect 61st birthday p

Oliver Sherwood pins his Cheltenham hopes on Clerk`s Choice

No sport rallies around better than racing in moments of catastrophe, as trainer Oliver Sherwood can testify after fire ripped through his home at Lambourn, Berkshire last month. So much water was required to battle the intense flames that fire-fighters even drained a swimming pool at ex-champion jockey John Francome's neighbouring house. Offers of support immediately poured in, but the best fillip of all for Sherwood would be a big-race winner, and hopes

Frankel set for first 2012 run in Newbury`s Lockinge Stakes

Frankel glides to Queen Elizabeth II Stakes win (UK users only) Unbeaten Frankel looks set to open his 2012 campaign in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on 15 May. The colt, trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by Khalid Abdullah, was the first equine winner of the President's Award at the Horserace Writers and Photographers' Association Awards.

Cecil won Flat trainer of the year and Abdullah owner of the year. Jump trainer of the year went to

Hello Bud seeks repeat win in Becher Chase at Aintree

Hello Bud seeks a repeat win in the Becher Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree on Saturday. The race is the first to be held over the National obstacles since changes were made to the course after two horses died in April's big race. Meanwhile, 2011 Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Sizing Europe runs in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown. Rivals are set to include the Paul Nicholls-pair of Tataniano and Kauto Star's half-brother Kauto Stone.

AAEP 2011: New President, Officers Inducted

Florida racetrack practitioner John Mitchell, DVM, began his service as the president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the association's 2011 Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Mitchell was sworn in as president during the Nov. 21 President's Luncheon. Through many years of steadfast service and leadership, Mitchell has provided the AAEP with valuable insight into racehorse welfare, veterinary ethics, and practice ma

Paul Nicholls eyes more Kauto Star success

Paul Nicholls says Kauto Star's emphatic victory in the Betfair Chase on Saturday was one of the best runs of his career. The 11-year-old double Gold Cup winner produced an outstanding performance, winning by 11 lengths from Long Run. "All the doubters had a pill to swallow on Saturday, and a big one. "I never dreamed he'd win, I thought he'd run a nice race, but that was one of his best performances ever," Nicholls told BBC Points West. "He's a one off,

Trainer Nicky Henderson wins magnificent seven races

Nicky Henderson has achieved a first as a four-timer at Kempton contributed to a grand total of seven winners from as many runners across the country. Darlan, Mossley, Chablais and Whoops A Daisy won at Kempton, Foxbridge and Owen Glendower at Ludlow, while Top Of The Range was victorious at Ffos Las. "This is quite special, I don't know if I've had seven, I remember having six one Boxing Day," Henderson said. "We haven't had seven out of seven, that I c

Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead

Acclaimed champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday (Nov. 15) from complications from surgery. The 17-year-old stallion had undergone implant surgery to relieve cervical spinal cord pressure three days earlier (Nov. 12), according to chief operating surgeon, and following the procedure his prognosis had been "guarded to good." Jet Master Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, independent surgical consultant specializing in "wobblers

Fixtures secure future of Ffos Las racecourse

The owner of Carmarthenshire's Ffos Las racecourse says its future is safe after securing 26 fixtures next year. Businessman Dai Walters had feared the number of races could be cut to 16 and warned if that happened the course, opened in 2009, would not be viable. It has secured 26 meetings in 2012, three fewer than this year. Mr Walters said he was delighted with the allocation while Carmarthenshire council leader Meryl Gravell said it was fantastic news

Kauto Star to face Long Run at Haydock

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run and former champion Kauto Star will renew rivalry in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. The steeplechasing stars are among a field of six declared for the Group One race. The 11-year-old Kauto Star is seeking to win the race for the fourth time in what could be his last appearance. Hennessy Gold Cup winner Diamond Harry, Time For Rupert, Weird Al and Pure Faith complete the line-up. I'd retire him tomorrow if he

Kieren Fallon to appear before BHA disciplinary panel

Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon will appear before the disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Monday. The hearing relates to his failure to arrive in time to take his first two rides at Chester on 5 May. The panel will consider whether or not Fallon breached any of the rules of racing after failing to take the rides on Fred Willetts and Forte Dei Marmi.


The hearing will be extended to Tuesday if required.
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Red Rum trainer Ginger McCain`s service in Liverpool

A memorial service will be held at Liverpool Cathedral later for four-time Grand National winning racehorse trainer Ginger McCain. McCain, who died in September aged 80, won the race with Red Rum three times in the 1970s and for a fourth time with Amberleigh House in 2004. A used car salesman from Southport, he began training horses in the late 1960s on land behind his car lot. His son Donald McCain trained the 2011 Aintree winner Ballabriggs. Charles Bar

Unbeaten Frankel named 2011 Cartier horse of the year

Frankel glides to QEII Stakes win at British Champions Day in October, The unbeaten Frankel has been named racehorse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards. The three-year-old colt, owned and bred by Khalid Abdullah and trained by Sir Henry Cecil, has won all nine of his races to date. Frankel's season included victories in the 2,000 Guineas, the St James's Palace Stakes, the Sussex Stakes and the £1m Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. He also took the honours

Willie Carson, Lorraine Chase set I`m A Celebrity Bushtucker Trial

Willie Carson and Lorraine Chase have taken part in the second Bushtucker Trial of this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!. The jockey and the ex-Emmerdale actress did battle in a 'Food Poker' challenge to win meals for their respective camps Snake Rock (Stefanie Powers, Jessica-Jane Clement, Freddie Starr and Dougie Poynter) and Croc Creek (Mark Wright, Fatima Whitbread, Crissy Rock and Anthony Cotton).

Carson and Chase were each to

Trainer David Pipe considers options for Great Endeavour

Great Endeavour could feature in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury after his win in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, his trainer David Pipe has said. A return to Cheltenham for the December Gold Cup is also an option for the seven-year-old, who is in top form.

"[His performance] was very good as he lost a plate during the race," said Pipe. "He has come out of it very well.

"The Hennessy is a possible or coming back here [Cheltenham] for the t

Harry Derham rides Brampour to Greatwood Handicap win

Teenager Harry Derham, nephew of trainer Paul Nicholls, rode Brampour to Cheltenham's Greatwood Handicap Hurdle. On another delightfully mild and sunny autumn afternoon at the home of National Hunt racing, there was much congestion coming to the final fence. Derham, 17, sent four-year-old Brampour clear down the closing stretch and won by two-and-a-half lengths, with Olofi second and 28-1 Abergavenny third. Favourite Pateese faded late on and was not plac

Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting

The Race Day Medication Committee is looking into the question of whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned on race day. Salix, an anti-bleeding drug, is used throughout North America, while adjunct bleeder medications are used in several states, including Kentucky.

Much of the Nov. 14 meeting will deal with testimony from various groups, though there will be a public comment period at the end. The meeting will begin at 10 a

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Record breaking Black Caviar set to retire

Record breaking Black Caviar set to retire

The undefeated Australian mare Black Caviar will no longer appear as a sport horse at the racetrack. After its impressive 25th victory last weekend at Royal Randwick trainer Peter Moody announced the marewillretire. "She did everything we asked. It is the right time to stop, "said the proud coach.

Last year Black Caviar tore her thigh muscle

Timbera win keeps Jim Culloty on a high at Fairyhouse

Timbera win keeps Jim Culloty on a high at Fairyhouse

Given a choice of flying high or riding high, there is no doubt which Jim Culloty prefers. With considerably more coolness than he evinced on Friday when he made his maiden bungee jump, he brought off another first yesterday, winning the 132nd Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Timbera, his inaugural ride in the historic marathon.


Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby

Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby

Derby debutant Mickael Barzalona, 19, stood up and saluted the crowd as he passed the winning line in the dying strides to triumph by a head on the 4-1 second favourite, trained by Andre Fabre. He just denied Treasure Beach in a photo finish with Carlton House three quarters of a length behind as a crowd of 100,000 roared the leaders on in a tight

Wise Dan Pick Up Eclipse Horse Of THe Year

Wise Dan Pick Up Eclipse Horse Of THe Year

Wise Dan was crowned 2012 Horse of the Year at the 42nd annual Eclipse Awards in Florida on Saturday night.

The Charles Lopresti-trained six-year-old won the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita in November, and was successful in four of his other five starts last year.

Wise Dan also became the first horse since John Henry

Free tickets to Newbury Racecourse Equestrian Day 2012

Free tickets to Newbury Racecourse Equestrian Day 2012

Following the success of the inaugural Equestrian Day in 2011, Newbury Racecourse have announced the date for this year's event. Please keep Saturday 3rd March 2012 free in your diary and we will update you shortly on things to look forward to during the day!

Saturday 3rd March – Greatwood Charity & Equestrian Raceday

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Nathaniel Edges The Eclipse

Nathaniel Edges The Eclipse

Nathaniel battled all the way to the line as favourite Dettori on Farhh found last year`s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth winner to tough to pass.

Providing team of trainer John Gosden and William Buick with yet anther another big race win, Nathaniel was making his season return but still had too much for the rest of the field.

Racing bosses unhappy with bookmakers £72.4m Levy Board deal

Racing bosses unhappy with bookmakers £72.4m Levy Board deal

British horse racing will receive an estimated £72.4m from the bookies. Bookmakers have reached agreement with the horse racing industry to put up to £72.4m into the sport next year. But the chairman of the British Horseracing Authority Paul Roy says the levy is too low and "unreflective of the modern betting environment." The deal means the Govern

Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania To Go For National Double

Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania To Go For National Double

John Smith`s Grand National winners Ryan Mania and Auroras Encore are set to be reunited at Ayr this weekend after both were given the go ahead for Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National.

Ryan Mania fell back down to earth Less than 24 hours after winnning the Aintree Spectacular on April 6, having to be airlifted to hospital followi

Governor`s office calls for inquiry into 16 track deaths

Governor`s office calls for inquiry into 16 track deaths

Horse Website - Governor`s office calls for inquiry into 16 track deaths - The office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has written to racing authorities to ask for an independent investigation into the deaths of 16 horses at the Aqueduct track in the last two and a half months. The string of fatalities began when Aqueduct, in Queens, opened its mi

Cue Card Aimed At Flemenstar And Sprinter Sacre

Cue Card Aimed At Flemenstar And Sprinter Sacre

Cue Card trainer, Colin Tizzard has confirmed his charge to be on target for a exciting clash at Aintree with Flemenstar and Sprinter Sacre.

The trio are set to clash in the John Smith`s Melling Chase on Ladies` Day, Friday, April 5.

Cue Card claimed Grade One success in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham earlier this month and wil

Gamilati is to miss the Qipco 1,000 Guineas

Gamilati is to miss the Qipco 1,000 Guineas

Gamilati looks set to miss the race on May 6 after Godolphin on Monday said she had undergone surgery to have a chip removed from her near fore ankle.The UAE 1,000 Guineas winner has had two victories at Meydan this year but connections said she would take time out of training to recover from the operation.

Quoted on Godolphin's website, Si

Maarek Still In Jubilee Mix

Maarek Still In Jubilee Mix

Maarek may still feature at Royal Ascot despite performing badly Cork on Sunday losing despite being odds on favourite.

David Nagle's stable star won five times during a superb 2012 campaign and looked setcontinue his progress this year having made a winning return at Naas in April.

He ran ok when finishing fifth in the D

Frankie Dettori Positive Test Not Related To Performance Enhancing Drugs

Frankie Dettori Positive Test Not Related To Performance Enhancing Drugs

Further to news revealing top jockey Frankie Dettori's positive drug test, his solicitor says the positive test in France for a banned substance does not relate to a performance-enhancing drug and that the inquiry, by France Galop, will begin next week.

Dettori faces a French horse racing inquiry after the test at Longchamp racecourse in S

Injury blow for Adrian Heskin young jockey faces spell on the sidelines

Injury blow for Adrian Heskin young jockey faces spell on the sidelines

Irish rider Adrian Heskin faces a spell on the sidelines following a fall at Killarney on Tuesday evening. The young claimer was aboard the Niall Moran-trained Rakamasi, who fell at the first in the Killarney Outlook Handicap Chase won by Harold's Cross.

Heskin's boss Michael Hourigan fears the rider has suffered a cruciate ligament liga

















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